I have a spanish ex-girlfriend in madrid. I've sent a SMS to her when i learned what happened. The SMS report shows that the message got delivered, but got no reply. Hope she's ok too.

This attack looked more like an Al-Quaeda kind to me, due to the way it was organized and the size of it. Even before they assumed the attack.

This attack also worries me about the near future in Portugal. First, because it's the country just beside Spain. Second, because a major event is comming (The Euro 2004 starts in about 3 months) and it would be a good terrorist target. Third, because the Portuguese governament is also included in the list of countries that supported the U.S.A., list wich is a assumed target by Al-Quaeda.

Nothing i can do about it tought.. :\
All i can do is worry. And that's precisely what terrorism is about. Making others being worried and being afraid.

I don't recall of Portugal being a terrorist target ever. (in my life time at least) Portugal is more of an neutral country, even on World War 2.

In the first place I'd like to say we thank you all for those kind words & for all your prayers and thoughts, I was so shocked when I saw so many messages in this topic

I don't know if E.T.A or Al-Kaeda did this, I donÂ´t care either; they're not worth being called "human" nor are they worth to be in our thoughts. This was a complete slaughter for which there are No Words... it is the second time (the 1st was 11-S)I feel absolutely impotent, not being able to do anything to make victims and families (children with no parents, parents with no children, friends, families...) feel a just a little bit less bad (I know its impossible to make them feel better).

One thought keeps crossing my mind everytime I think about this, and it's the fact that they killed and mutilated so many people ...(I cant even think they killed children, or even children who weren't even born. Is there really any excuse? they didnt even know What Politics was...)

Mis condolencias. My heart aches for you, friends. I spent probably the best six weeks of my life in Spain two summers ago attending summer school for Spanish and backpacking, and had the opportunity to see a lot more than a tourist would. Part of my heart is still there, it's my second home.

My condolences to all people of MAdris espicailly for those who lost thier loved ones in this terrible and sickening attack...I'm deeply sorry
This is from all of FAn force, from us Muslims
and from every single human beings around the world who are not sick minded to KILL INNOCENT PEOPLE FOR POLOTICAL NEEDS WHATEVER THE REASON

In the news this morning they were talking about those huge demonstrations. They said between 8 and 11 million (!!!) people were on the streets. That means nearly every 4th (!!!) person in spain took part.

Condolenses from Poland.
At Thursdays Evening I came back home for a weekend from my studies, and first what I saw, was relation from Madrit. I sat down in a silence
Our hearts and prayers are with you.